slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 3f out and soon beaten
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway to challenge entering last, no extra inside final furlong
made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on well
in touch, ridden over 3f out, broke leg and pulled up over 2f out
soon prominent, ridden over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside last
Nufoudh, New Destiny, Jack Rackham and Mood Music form the short list here and we will take Nufoudh to score. Neither Jack Rackham nor Mood Music have shown a sparkling level of form so far, though both have been placed and merit some respect. But Mark Johnston does well here and Nufoudh is bred to do well at this trip at two. He should also handle the fast ground well, and provided he handles this slightly unusual track then he looks to have every chance with the yard going well. New Destiny is another debutante to consider coming from his astute connections. However, h is more likely to need this and be better still at three, so he is passed over in favour of Nufoudh, who is taken to make a winning debut.
Howards Tipple Diktat colt, half-brother to winning sprinters Howards Princess & Howards Prince.
Jack Rackham 11-4fav (9-3) Held up, headway 2f out, switched right approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest at finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Steady As A Rock (9-3) at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Mood Music 15-2 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Alternative (8-11) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Apr.
New Destiny (IRE) Xaar colt, half-brother to a winner in Italy.
Nufoudh (IRE) Key Of Luck colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m4f including the Group 1 winner Pipalong.
Steelcut Iron Mask colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Cut And Dried.
The Nifty Fox 9-4fav (9-3) Led stands side group, headed by stands side group 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Ingleby Princess (8-12) at Newcastle 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.